Cambridge, Boston and region

A group of MIT students and community members join Boston University professor Nathan Phillips, right, on a gas leak safari.

Climate science takes to the streets

MIT students and community members go on the hunt for natural gas leaks.

February 28, 2017

Katie Rae has been named The Engine's president and CEO and managing partner of its first investment fund.

The Engine names startup and investing veteran Katie Rae as president and CEO

MIT’s new startup accelerator also announces its Board of Directors and Investment Advisory Committee.

February 13, 2017

View of Vassar Street in Cambridge, facing west. The West Garage parking facility is on the right side of the street.

West Garage site identified for new undergraduate residence hall

Centrally located dorm will enhance student life and learning experience, vibrancy of West Campus.

February 8, 2017

MIT Media Lab spinout Changing Environments is the brains behind the solar-powered Soofa Bench, which is equipped with an embedded charging station for mobile devices that also connects to wireless networks. Recently, the startup released the solar-powered Soofa Sign, which displays public transit times, weather, and events, among other city information.

Smart city fixtures

Startup brings solar-powered, phone-charging park benches and digital signs to cities worldwide.

January 27, 2017

Israel Ruiz, MIT’s executive vice president and treasurer, pictured here at the launch of The Engine, MIT’s new enterprise that aims to support local startups working on transformative technologies.

3Q: MIT’s investment in the Volpe Center property

Executive Vice President and Treasurer Israel Ruiz describes the transaction and its benefits for MIT and Cambridge.

January 18, 2017

The Volpe Center site sits in close proximity to MIT’s campus.

MIT signs agreement to redevelop Volpe Center

Institute will build new federal building, mixed-use development on the 14-acre parcel in Kendall Square.

January 18, 2017

Letter regarding the creation of The Engine Working Groups and Idea Bank

January 17, 2017

MIT continues to show support for community members impacted by Cambridge fire

Graduate Student Council sets up fire relief gift registry to aid displaced graduate students.

December 21, 2016

The 1960s were “a heady time for the nation,” recalled civil rights activist Janet Moses, left, at a luncheon celebrating “Activism in the Era of MLK.” Topper Carew, middle, a filmmaker originally from Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood and a principal investigator at MIT’s Media Lab, was also on the panel led by Institute Community and Equity Officer Edmund Bertschinger, right.

Pick an issue and dive in!

Veterans of civil rights movement urge students to join ongoing battle against injustice.

December 15, 2016

The November 2016 supermoon looms over MIT.

Scene at MIT: Supermoon over MIT

December 13, 2016

The MIT Press Bookstore is now located on Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge.

MIT Press Bookstore celebrates new home

New location hopes to further engage the MIT and Cambridge communities.

December 5, 2016

Letter regarding supporting the community after East Cambridge fire

December 5, 2016

Community forum gives insight into how The Engine will run

MIT leadership answers questions about the mission and features of the new accelerator.

December 2, 2016

Dennis Frenchman, the Class of 1922 Professor of Urban Design and Planning in the School of Architecture and Planning.

3Q: Dennis Frenchman on the rise of innovation districts in Cambridge and beyond

MIT professor explains how “productive neighborhoods” can remake cities.

November 28, 2016

New Kendall Wi-Fi supports Kendall Square and nearby residential areas

Free high-speed outdoor internet service implemented by MIT and partners.